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About Rafael Trujillo
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, nicknamed "El Jefe", was a Dominican military officer and dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from August 1930 until his assassination in May 1961. He was the country's 36th and 39th president, from 1930 to 1938 and from 1942 to 1952 respectively. He was also the country's first generalissimo, its de facto most powerful position at the time, from 1930 until his assassination. In that position, Trujillo ruled the country under figurehead presidents.
Everything about Rafael Trujillo →- Occupation
- politician, military officer, dictator
- Position held
- President of the Dominican Republic, President of the Dominican Republic, president
- Citizenship
- Dominican Republic
- Born
- October 24, 1891
- Died
- May 30, 1961